Danville Breaks Ground On New Makers Space, Town Green Pavilion

DANVILLE, CA — Danville officials broke ground Wednesday on the Town Green Pavilion and Art District Makers Space, two new community spaces located next to each one near the Danville Library and Town Green.

The new 1211-square-foot permanent pavilion on the Town Green will feature an elevated platform stage with a permanent, solid roof and integrated lighting, according to the town. The new features aim to create a more functional and welcoming venue for concerts, performances, and other community programming.

The future Art District Makers Space will provide a dedicated location for art, workshops, classes, and community programming for all ages. The 2,100-square-foot studio, located adjacent to the Town Green and library on Front Street, will include a 735-square-foot patio, and an interior that can serve as either one large classroom or two separate classrooms. The facility will include a kiln, and support programming like painting, pottery, ceramics, and more.

The combined cost of both projects is $3.3 million, funded by the town’s Capital Improvement Program.

Together, they aim to expand opportunities for arts, recreation, and community program; strengthen the Town Green and Arts District as a community hub, and encourage residents and visitors to spend time downtown.

“Today marks an exciting milestone for Downtown Danville,” Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich said at the event. “These are two distinct projects, but they share a common purpose: creating welcoming spaces where people can come together. Whether it’s enjoying a concert on the Town Green or discovering something new in an art class, these spaces will give our community even more ways to connect and experience Downtown.”

For questions or additional information, contact Development Services a devserv@danville.ca.gov or (925) 314-3310 or visit the project page.